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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1937
Page
1
Mrs HB of North Fitzroy Melbourne reports two years of anaemia and nerve twitchings with sleepless nights and weakness. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills her strength returned, appetite improved, and she now sleeps well and works full time. Get a three bottle to-day at chemists and stores.
Sir Herbert Gepp and Mr Nye surveyed Cloncurry mining areas with government geologist Ball, inspecting work by the North Australia Survey Party. They chart routes to Mount Isa, Tennant Creek, and beyond, noting aerial mapping, geological boundaries, and potential new ore deposits in the Northern Territory and Pilbara region.
The North Australia Survey Act passed on December 17, 1934, by the Commonwealth Parliament in effect. Aimed at aerial, geological, and geophysical surveying of northern Australia using planes and air photography. Executed by a federal minister and state ministers with a strong staff of qualified scientists.
An advertisement promotes a rheumatic treatment named RUA with a money-back guarantee and a “half-treatment” plan. The copy touts quick efficiency for rheumatism and related ailments, urging readers to request a free booklet.<Address lines and misspellings are present in the OCR.>
The section states that the newspaper does not hold itself responsible for opinions expressed by its correspondents. It emphasizes freedom of expression while distancing the paper from individual viewpoints.
A letter to the editor from Jim Tregenss, Government Messenger, defends mine assay delays, stating Mines Department approval of extra plant and staff increases at Cloncurry. He explains unprecedented ore rush, reduced train visits, and that current staff strive to cope with delays now deemed unavoidable.
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